Destination Guide: Higashikumehara (Saitama, Minamisaitama Gun) in Japan

Higashikumehara
in Minamisaitama Gun of Saitama, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites (Unesco heritage, 48 mi)
Shrines and Temples of Nikko (Unesco heritage, 50 mi)
Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration (Unesco heritage, 72 mi)
Ueno Dōbutsuen (zoo, (22 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 36.029 and 139.705 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 36° 1' 43" and E 139° 42' 18"
Currency and Currency Code:: Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:: Japanese
Local electricity:: 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:15 AM (Tuesday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 4:35 am and 6:39 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Farol de Santa Marta
References: This place on Geonames.org

Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-05-13 08:03:22

Discover Higashikumehara

Higashikumehara in Minamisaitama Gun (Saitama) is a city in Japan about 23 mi (or 38 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Higashikumehara is now 04:15 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Higashikumehara, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Tokyo International Airport in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites in a distance of 48 mi (or 78 km), West. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Shiraoka, Satte, Kukichuo, Kasukabe and Hasuda. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature	16°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature	20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature	16°C / 61 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	38%
Air Pressure	1018 hPa
Wind Speed	Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

21°C (70 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

26°C (78 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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Toyoko Inn Saitama Iwatsuki Ekimae

Address
5,5 mi
2 Chome 3 Honcho
339-0057 Saitama-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00

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Hotel Kuki

Address
2,3 mi
15 32, Kukihigashi 4, Kuki city, Saitama 346 0016, Japan.
3460016 Kukihiga-Shi,,Kuki-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

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(RYOKAN) Ryokan Asayorozu

Address
3,2 mi
1 6 22, NAKA, SATTE SHI, SAITAMA, 340 0115, JAPAN.
3400115 Satte Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

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Hotel Green Core Shiraoka

Address
3,0 mi
10 9 2, NISHI, SHIRAOKA MACHI MINAMISAITAMA GUN, SAITAMA, 349 0205, JAPAN.
3490205 Shiraoka Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00

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(RYOKAN) Koyama Ryokan

Address
4,2 mi
1 1 18, HIGASHI, HASUDA SHI, SAITAMA, 349 0111, JAPAN.
3490111 Hasuda Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed

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Musashino Grand Hotel

Address
6,6 mi
315, HARAICHI, AGEO SHI, SAITAMA, 362 0021, JAPAN.
3620021 Ageo Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

Videos from this area

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Rating: 5 of 5
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Regina - Tobu Zoo (Minami; Japan)

Published: October 07, 2012
Length: 09:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ledgy77

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Published: August 12, 2014
Length: 55:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: August 27, 2014
Length: 52:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: November 13, 2011
Length: 32:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: June 09, 2012
Length: 36:55 min
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Published: August 08, 2013
Length: 07:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Animal Jungle

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Published: August 05, 2013
Length: 36:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: December 25, 2009
Length: 38:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sean Flaharty

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Published: August 31, 2013
Length: 05:51 min
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Minami-Saitama District, Saitama

Minami-Saitama District, Saitama is a district located in Saitama, Japan. As of 2012, the district has an estimated population of 33,405 and a density of 2,090 persons per km². The total area is 15.95 km².

Located at 36.0266, 139.681 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts in Saitama Prefecture

Tōbu-Dōbutsu-Kōen Station

Tōbu-Dōbutsu-Kōen Station is a Tobu Railway station in Miyashiro, Saitama, Japan.

Located at 36.0249, 139.727 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture

Nippon Institute of Technology

Nippon Institute of Technology is a private university in Miyashiro, Saitama, Japan, established in 1967. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1907

Located at 36.0269, 139.714 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1907, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Saitama Prefecture, Institutes of Technology in Japan

Kyoei University

Kyoei University is a private university in Kasukabe, Saitama, Japan, established in 2001. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1933. The school also has attached junior college, high school, etc.

Located at 35.9964, 139.723 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1933, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Saitama Prefecture

Kyoei Gakuen Junior College

Kyoei Gakuen Junior College is a private junior college in Kasukabe, Saitama, Japan, established in 1984.

Located at 35.9965, 139.723 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Japanese junior colleges, Educational institutions established in 1984, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Saitama Prefecture

Shin-Shiraoka Station

Shin-Shiraoka Station is a railway station in Shiraoka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0386, 139.672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture

Sugito-Takanodai Station

Sugito-Takanodai Station is a train station in Sugito, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0518, 139.714 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture

Wado Station

Wado Station is a train station in Miyashiro, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0396, 139.701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Higashikumehara, 東粂原, ひがしくめはら, ヒガシクメハラ

Higashikumehara in Saitama
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